Two pensioners die in hospital following two-car crash on A77

The driver and passenger of a Renault Captur were taken to hospital following the crash where they both later died.

Two pensioners die in hospital following two-car crash on A77 near Monkton© Google Maps 2024

Two pensioners have died following a two-car crash on the A77.

Emergency services were called to the road near Monkton around 2.25pm on October 3 following reports of the collision involving a silver Mercedes A200 and a red Renault Captur.

The 82-year-old male driver of the Renault was taken to hospital, where he passed away on October 6.

His 84-year-old female passenger was also taken to hospital where she passed away on October 15.

Police are now re-appealing for witnesses or any drivers with dash-cam footage to come forward.

Sergeant Martin Cunningham of Irvine Road Policing said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two people who died at this very difficult time. 

“Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch if you can assist.

“If you were driving in the area and have dash-cam footage that could help with our investigation then please contact us.”

Anyone who can help is urged to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2036 of October 3 2024.

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